Tests 80 · 9 tests Owners 79 · 1,383 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (wet braking)
“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”
Toyo Proxes RA1 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Toyo Proxes RA1 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 9 + 0 road tests and 1,383 + 11 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 81–67
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Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 11 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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86
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1373Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 86 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 86 75 Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 86.1 + 40% × 85.9 = 86
Proxes RA1: 60% × 70.9 (est.) + 40% × 75.1 = 73
No road tests of dry for Proxes RA1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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91
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +2962Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 93 ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 87 58 Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 93.4 + 40% × 86.5 = 91
Proxes RA1: 60% × 63.8 (est.) + 40% × 58.1 = 62
No road tests of wet for Proxes RA1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison49Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online – 34 Proxes RA1: 60% × 58.8 (est.) + 40% × 33.7 = 49
No road tests of snow for Proxes RA1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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64
Comfort
Proxes RA1 +165Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 54 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 71 63 Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 40% × 54 + 60% × 70.6 = 64
Proxes RA1: 40% × 67.7 (est.) + 60% × 63.4 = 65
No road tests of comfort for Proxes RA1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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58
Noise
Proxes RA1 +1068Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 53 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) 70 Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 52.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 58
Proxes RA1: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 69.7 = 68
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4 SUV. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
No road tests of noise for Proxes RA1. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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72
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +765Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 77 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 65 64 Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 77 + 40% × 65.4 = 72
Proxes RA1: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 63.8 = 65
No road tests of treadwear for Proxes RA1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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83
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport 4 SUV +1568Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes RA1 Reviews found online 83 68 -
64
Efficiency
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 4 SUV Proxes RA1 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 64 –
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Toyo Proxes RA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 67 |
| Dry | 86 | 73 |
| Wet | 91 | 62 |
| Snow | – | 49 |
| Comfort | 64 | 65 |
| Noise | 58 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 68 |
| Efficiency | 64 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
67
/ 100
Proxes RA1
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Pros
- Outstanding grip and safety in both wet and dry conditions
- Precise steering response and enhanced cornering stability for heavy SUVs
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and overall handling
Cons
- Higher-than-average purchase price
- Increased road noise reported by some users as the tread wears down
- Faster tread wear and shorter mileage lifespan under aggressive driving or heavy vehicle loads
Tire B Proxes RA1
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip that remains consistent even as the tread wears down.
- Superior tire life compared to many other dedicated track-focused compounds.
- Predictable breakaway characteristics that provide driver confidence at the limit.
Cons
- Performance can become 'greasy' if the tire is overdriven or overheated during long sessions.
- Requires proper heat cycling and break-in procedures to achieve optimal performance.
- Sensitive to alignment settings, which can lead to accelerated or uneven wear if not managed.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Community members generally praise the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV for its strong grip, handling performance, and SUV-specific design. Users frequently consider it an upgrade over OEM options like the Latitude Sport 3, though some discuss its premium price, summer temperature limitations, and expected tread longevity.
bobistheoilguy.com
·2022-02-01
“From 3 model you mention, only Alenza is designed for heavy vehicle/SUV, so longevity is better than other 2 for your Envoy even though the traction may not be the best. If you can find Pilot Sport 4 SUV, then it may be the best to replace Latitude Sport 3. I like Latitude Sport 3, the best in wet weather and great in dry, but it is true it is only 25000 miles lifetime.”
rennlist.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by robtr8 I like to use the tire size calculator on 1010Tires.com. Shows 285/40's as being almost 3% bigger than the OE size. Generally speaking you want no more than a 1% different. The PS 4 SUV's are available in a 295/35. Rocketcar - if you had P-Zero's then yup. They suck. Took them off the F Type immediately if not sooner. Quote: Originally Posted by RAudi Driver That's why they are called P-Zeros. If they were good Pirelli would have named them P-10's. Quote: Originally Posted by BrettIsAwesomer Not a fan of the LS3 on my Cayenne. They came on the car when I bought it but will replace with Pilot Sport 4 SUV later this year. There are some stretches of road where the surface conditions change and I get a terrible droning noise in the cabin with the LS3. However, in my Cayman with PS4S in the same areas you can barely tell the road surface changed. The wear on both sets is about the same. 2016 Cayenne S e-Hybrid with 21" Latitude Sport 3 (295/35) 2014 Cayman with 20" Pilot Sport 4S (235-265/35) I am putting an OPC warranty on the Cayenne, so for me the LS3 is is best N rated tyre available...”
r/CX5
·103 upvotes ·2021-05-15
“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”
Top themes
#grip and handling#SUV-specific performance#tread life longevity#Latitude Sport 3 comparison#summer tire limitations#premium pricing
Based on 25 community posts
Tire B
Toyo Proxes RA1
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | B · Toyo Proxes RA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 65 | 7 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | 15″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | 220 - 320 A - AA A | 100 AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
67
/ 100
Toyo Proxes RA1
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Toyo Proxes RA1 if noise matters most to you. Toyo Proxes RA1 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 91 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 83 vs 68 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 86 vs 73 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Toyo Proxes RA1 scores 68 vs 58 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire B · Toyo Proxes RA1
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes RA1?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes RA1?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 91 vs 62 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes RA1?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 86 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes RA1?
Toyo Proxes RA1, 68 vs 58 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes RA1?
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 65 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes RA1?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 72 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology